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Fly + ferry · New Zealand → Catalina Island

Wellington to Catalina Island: fly + ferry

Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Wellington to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Auckland, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express).

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How to get from Wellington to Catalina Island

Catalina Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Los Angeles (LAX)
  1. Fly Wellington → Los Angeles1 stop via Auckland
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  2. Transfer to Catalina Landing, Long Beach28 km · about 1h 02m by taxi or transfer
  3. ⛴
    Ferry Long Beach → Avalon (Catalina Island)About 1h · fast boats · Catalina ExpressSeveral departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point
    Ferry tickets

Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
10,751 km6,676 miles
Journey time
13h 56mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
-21hCatalina Island vs Wellington
Currency in Catalina Island
USD
Airports
WLG → LAX + ferry

Flights from Wellington to Catalina Island: questions answered

How do you get from Wellington to Catalina Island?
Catalina Island has no airport. Fly from Wellington to Los Angeles (LAX), connecting in Auckland, then it's 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach and a About 1h fast ferry (Catalina Express).
Is there an airport on Catalina Island?
No. The nearest airport is Los Angeles (LAX), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Catalina Island?
Long Beach to Avalon (Catalina Island) takes About 1h, several departures daily; Catalina Express also sails from San Pedro and Dana Point. Operators: Catalina Express.
How far is Los Angeles airport from the ferry?
About 28 km to Catalina Landing, Long Beach, roughly 1h 02m by taxi or transfer.

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